Use the Tabulated Half-Cell Potentials to Calculate the Equilibrium Constant

question 141

Multiple Choice

Use the tabulated half-cell potentials to calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the following balanced redox reaction at 25°C. 3 I₂(s) + 2 Fe(s) → 2 Fe³⁺(aq) + 6 I⁻(aq)

• A) 3.5 × 10^-59
• B) 1.1 × 10¹⁷
• C) 2.4 × 10⁵⁸
• D) 8.9 × 10^-18
• E) 1.7 × 10²⁹

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